HAUPPAUGE, N.Y.—Members walking into the car dealership in 2018 may be in for a shock, at least those who rely on leasing to keep the monthly payment affordable.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.–Technology disruption won’t just be a key issue for credit unions to respond to in 2018, but will likely even be a bigger issue five years after that, says EPL, which adds that the speed of disruption will be much greater in the years to come.
SAN DIEGO—Credit unions should prepare for blockchain to become a much bigger part of banking in 2018, especially for identification and security purposes, according to one forecast for five trends to watch in 2018.
MUSKEGO, Wis. –When it comes to managing the balance sheet in 2018, CUs will be focused on three key areas, according to QuantyPhi, adding that the CUs that perform best this year will be those that learned a critical lesson in the past.
MALVERN, Penn.–In 2018 and beyond credit unions prepare for a shift from “omni-channel” service delivery to “opti-channel,” says one banking software provider.
SAN ANTONIO–Get ready: the landscape will only be getting more and more crowded in 2018, but it won’t be with physical outlets plain to see on the corner, according to one person.
ARLINGTON, Va.—NASCUS sees the growing appeal of the state charter continuing in 2018.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—This year will be an important one for credit unions to ensure they are seeing a payoff on where they put their money in 2017, while also investing for new opportunities in 2018 and beyond, according to CU*Answers.
CHESTERFIELD, Mo.–One design/build firm says the biggest competitor facing credit unions this year may be themselves, and that the workplace has now become “theater.”
MILWAUKEE—What’s top of mind with CUs in 2018 is brand awareness, according to one design/build firm, which suggests the declining number of good merger candidates is contributing to the focus.